KLANG, Jan 13 — Approximately 943,975 students in 944 schools across the state will receive the Early Schooling Assistance (BAP) of RM150 each, involving a total allocation of RM141,596,250.
Selangor Education Department director Wan Nor Ashikin Abu Kassim said the assistance would be distributed to all state schools within 30 days, beginning today, in preparation for the new school session.
“The BAP programme reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that every student begins the school year in an orderly and smooth manner.
“All District Education Offices must adhere strictly to financial management regulations and procedures outlined in Financial Circular No. 5 of 2025 to ensure the smooth implementation of BAP,” she said during the presentation of mock cheques for the state-level BAP at SMK Meru today.
The cheques were presented by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari and Meru state assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid to representatives from 10 District Education Offices (PPD).
In his speech, Amirudin said strengthening the education sector would contribute to progress for both Selangor and the country, prompting the state government to implement additional programmes, including public tuition and new initiatives aligned with technological advancements and future job market needs.
This commitment was further reinforced by an increase in the education sector allocation to RM55 million, the highest allocation for the sector in the state government's history.
“The 2026 Selangor Budget recorded the highest-ever allocation for education, reflecting the state government’s strong commitment to building a solid educational foundation across all levels of society.
“We may not have natural resources such as oil, gold or silver, but the true strength of this state lies in its human resources; our high-quality and high-potential human capital,” he said.
At the same ceremony, Amirudin also presented RM20,000 in disaster relief aid from the Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI to SMK Meru, which was affected by a storm several months ago.
